Aaron, Kim and Nate connect with two HS public education advocates about the ...interesting... approach to KY schools from the General Assembly... and their NEW BOOK. Also, we get a GA update from Fairness Campaign's Chris Hartman! #ColonelsOfTruth

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NEWS OF THE WEAK:
https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/02/18/ky-senate-committee-backs-bill-to-restore-voting-rights-to-some-with-felony-convictions/
Call 800-372-7181 and tell your lawmakers to SUPPORT SB 80 and Restoring Voter Rights!

https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/02/18/floridas-desantis-jabs-back-at-beshear-while-in-ky-to-push-balanced-budget-amendment/
Call 800-372-7181 and tell your lawmakers to OPPOSE a dangerous constitutional convention!

CAMPAIGN CORNER: Chris Hartman, KY Fairness Campaign
SB 72 - Healthcare Discrimination Bill! Call 800-372-7181 and tell your House Member to OPPOSE!
Join the Fairness Lobby Day and Rally - 2/25/26 Details and RSVP: https://fairness.org/Rally

INTERVIEW: Kentucky Student Voice Team - Lucy Carter and Maggie Donworth
SB114 - Ends School Board Democracy in Lou & Lex! Call 800-372-7181 and tell your lawmakers to OPPOSE!
Get the KSVT book ksvt.org/rose/book
Learn more at www.ksvt.org & RSVP for the event in Danville at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1981552926144?aff=oddtdtcreator.

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Episode 247 was produced by Parker Williams

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